Djokovic into Paris semifinals with 21st straight win

Paris, France: Novak Djokovic reached the Paris Masters semi-finals on Friday after recovering from a break down in the final set to defeat Marin Cilic 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 and rack up his 21st consecutive win.

Djokovic, who will take over from Rafael Nadal as world number one on Monday, will face either Roger Federer, chasing a 100th career title, or Kei Nishikori for a place in the final.

Four-time Paris champion Djokovic, who went into Friday's quarter-final with a 15-2 record over Cilic, had three break points in the opening set but the Croatian held firm.

Cilic wrapped up the opener in the 10th game, ending Djokovic's 30-set win streak in the process.

However, the 14-time major winner roared back, breaking twice in the second set to level the contest.

Cilic, who defeated Djokovic in the final at Queen's Club in the summer, was a break ahead for a 2-1 lead in the decider.

But Djokovic fought back again, retrieving the break in the next game and breaking again in the eighth to lay the foundation for victory.